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At the completion of Associate of Science in Nursing the student will be able to:
Nursing Program assessment focused on (3) PSLO covering 7 courses taught in Fall 2020 to Spring 2021. We focused on PSLO 1, PSLO 4 & PSLO 6.
NU PSLO 1 was covered by NU 133, NU 134, NU 135, NU 225, NU235, whereas the student model personal and professional actions based on core nursing values during their clinical practicum. Students demonstrated nursing skills learned on patients assigned to them during clinical practicum. NU 133 students incorporated standards of practice for drug therapy and medication administration into own nursing practice during scenario case presentations.
NU 135 and NU 225 students practiced at the clinical site under some supervision of the clinical instructor or designated nurse supervisors from the clinical site as for NU 235 students did nursing care and procedures with no supervision by the instructor but work along-side the nursing personnel of assigned unit.
NU PSLO 4 was covered in these courses: NU 123, NU 133, & NU 245, students in NU 123 identified and utilized search engines, websites, and library references that access professional nursing and health information for writing professional paper using the APA format. NU 133 students were able to discuss trends and issues in pharmacology that effect medication administration. NU 245 students incorporate evidenced-based practices, leadership management skills and delivered safe, holistic care to patients and families assigned to them during clinical practicum.
NU PSLO 6 was covered in these courses: NU 135, NU 225, NU 235 whereas the students advocate caring, culturally safe and flourishing environment that reflects the values and need of Micronesian families as they encountered during their clinical practicum at the Pohnpei State Hospital.
The assessment of the 3 PSLOs, all revealed positive outcomes but some rooms of improvement are still seen.
For NU_PSLO # 1, 25 (1 male & 24 females) out of 26 (96%) students were able to model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles and ethical standards of safe, quality nursing practice.
For NU_PSLO # 4 assessment showed NU 133 13 (all females) out of 14 (93%) students were able to demonstrate and discuss trends and issues in pharmacology. NU 245 9 (all females) out of 9 (100%) students were able to demonstrate a spirit of inquiry to manage and improve the quality of care for the clients assigned to them. NU 123 7 (all females) out of 12 (58%) were able to demonstrate spirit of inquiry, but five (5) students did not follow the APA format.
For NU_PSLO #6 assessment showed 27 (all females) out of 27 students (100%) were able to advocate for caring, culturally safe, and flourishing environment that reflects the values and needs of the patient admitted to the Pohnpei State Hospital while doing their practicum.
Due to small space for our skills lab, we will request to be allowed to use the fine arts as skill lab to accommodate our equipment and supplies for the students to be able to practice their skills prior to going for their clinical practicum.
Improvement of Program and course assessment by inputting results right after each semester.
Request for a permanent transportation solely identified for the nursing students to be transporting students to and from their clinical practicum site.
Track the graduates from our program and do an employee satisfaction survey on our graduates.
Update Memorandum of Understanding between COMFSM Nursing Program and the Pohnpei State Hospital for Clinical Practicum site.
A nursing major student should seek advice from assigned advisor for course selection to avoid wasting Pell Grant on courses that are not required for nursing major.
A student must complete the science courses such as Biology, Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology prior to taking the nursing core courses.
Student must have good math skills
Must complete the English reading and writing courses before taking NU 123.
Students must work closely with their instructors and advisors in order for them to maintain their academic standing remain good and not failing.
We plan to assess NU_PSLO #2, 5, & 7
Program Evaluation
Associate of Science in Nursing
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Campus: National Campus |
AP Review Submission Date |
September 2016 |
|
Completed by: Paul Dacanay |
AR Review Cycle |
2014- 2016 |
Program Mission
To educate students to serve the health care needs of the people of Micronesia as certified nursing assistant, practical nurses, and associate degree nurses in community based health care sites, across the Federated States of Micronesia
Program Goals
1. Model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice.
2. Incorporate nursing knowledge to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care within the context of the inter-professional health team.
3. Make evidence-based nursing judgments in the delivery of safe, holistic nursing care.
4. Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry to manage and improve the quality of care and outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
5. Practice relationship-centered communication and incorporate health technology as a member of the inter-professional team.
6. Advocate for a caring, culturally safe, and flourishing environment that reflects the values and needs of Micronesian families and communities.
7. Practice and contribute to the primary care and public health care systems in Micronesia to promote family and community wellness.
Program History
The Nursing program constitutes an academic response to the health staff situation in Micronesia and has taken account the current academic realities of the region. There has been a recognized chronic shortage of health workers coupled by the marked under-training of those workers, who have, in large part, learnt through “on-the-job” training, frequently from predecessors also trained “on-the-job”.
The college added the Nursing Program to its program offerings in Fall of 2009.
Program Description
The Nursing program is a multi-entry, multi exit program that prepares practical nurses and registered nurses with the theoretical and clinical foundations for educational and career mobility in nursing, including advanced placement for currently licensed practical nurses. The Associates of Science degree prepares nurses with the fundamentals to articulate into baccalaureate and masters degree education. The program prepares graduates to practice nursing in a variety of health care settings in the Pacific Islands. The core-competencies integrate evidence based practice with health promotion, acute, and chronic care of individuals across the lifespan, families, villages and communities. The emphasis on culture and caring is adapted from the work of American Indian tribal college nursing program.
Program Admission Requirement
Certificate of Achievement or Completion as a Nursing Assistant or
a “Pass” on a written Nursing Assistant validation test (80%) and skills test (100%) and medical terminology test (80%)
AND
Demonstration of computer literacy skills (CA 100 or equivalent)
AND
Completion of all nursing prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better
Program Degree Requirement
Total credit required: 72 – 82 Credits
General Education Core requirements: (24 credits)
EN 120a: Expository Writing I (3)
EN 120b: Expository Writing II (3)
PH 109: Math for Health Science or
MS 100: College Algebra (3)
SC 122a : Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4)
SC 122b: Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4)
SC 180 Microbiology with Lab (4)
PH 131: Food and Nutrition in the Lifecycle (3) or
PH 231: Food and Nutrition and Lifestyle Disease (3) or
SC 112: Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)
General Education Courses During the Program: (10 credits)
ED/PH 201: Human Growth and Development (3)
SS 150: History of Micronesia (3)
Exercise Sports Science Course (1)
Humanities (3)
Major Course Requirements: (38 credits)
NU 123: Writing Research in Nursing Lab (1)
NU 125: Health Promotion in Nursing with Lab (7)
NU 133: Pharmacology (3)
NU 134: Pathophysiology (3)
NU 135: Health and Illness in Nursing I with Lab (7)
NU 225: Health and Illness in Nursing II with Lab (7)
NU 235: Health and Illness in Nursing III with Lab (7)
NU 245: Leadership in Clinical Practice Capstone (3)
Major Course Electives: (10 credits)
NU 121: Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing I (2)
NU 122: Math Skills in Nursing I (2)
NU 131: Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing II (2)
NU 132: Math Skills in Nursing II (2)
NU 221 Study and Test Taking Skills in Nursing III (2)
NU 222: Math Skills in Nursing III (2)
NU 231: Study and Test taking Skills in Nursing IV (2)
NU 246: NCLEX RN Prep (3)
Program Course and Enrollment
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Courses |
Number of section/s |
Course Enrollment |
Section fill-rates |
|
NU 123: Writing Research in Nursing with Lab |
3 |
29 |
48.3% |
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NU 125: Health Promotion in Nursing with Lab |
3 |
29 |
48.3% |
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NU 133: Pharmacology |
2 |
10 |
25.0% |
|
NU 134: Pathophysiology |
2 |
12 |
30.0% |
|
NU 135: Health and Illness in Nursing I |
2 |
15 |
37.5% |
|
NU 225: Health and Illness in Nursing II with Lab |
3 |
18 |
30.0% |
|
NU 235: Health and Illness in Nursing III with Lab |
2 |
14 |
35.0% |
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NU 245: Leadership in Clinical Practice Capstone |
2 |
14 |
35.0% |
Program Faculty
|
Instructor |
Position |
Degrees Held |
Status |
|
Paul Dacanay |
Division Chair Assistant Professor |
Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Biology |
Full time Faculty |
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Kathleen Benjamin |
Instructor |
Masters in Public Health Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Full time Faculty |
|
Rudelyn Dacanay |
Instructor |
Registered Nurse Bachelors of Science in Nursing |
Full-time Faculty |
|
Mitsuko Miyai |
Instructor |
Masters in Public Health Registered Nurse |
Part-time Instructor |
Program Indicators
I. Assessment of Course Student Learning Outcomes of program courses
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Course Student Learning Outcome NU 123 |
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SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Spring 2014 |
95% |
90% |
100% |
95% |
100% |
90% |
100% |
7 |
|
Spring 2015 |
90% |
96% |
95% |
95% |
100% |
90% |
100% |
11 |
|
Spring 2016 |
95% |
95% |
100% |
95% |
100% |
91% |
100% |
11 |
|
Average |
93% |
94% |
98% |
95% |
100% |
90% |
100% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 125 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Spring 2014 |
85% |
90% |
98% |
95% |
100% |
100% |
90% |
7 |
|
Spring 2015 |
87% |
92% |
95% |
95% |
100% |
100% |
95% |
10 |
|
Spring 2016 |
80% |
90% |
100% |
95% |
100% |
100% |
95% |
12 |
|
Average |
85% |
91% |
98% |
95% |
100% |
100% |
93% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 225 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Spring 2014 |
95% |
100% |
100% |
95% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
9 |
|
Spring 2015 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
3 |
|
Spring 2016 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
5 |
|
Average |
98% |
100% |
100% |
98% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 133 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Fall 2014 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
5 |
|
Fall 2015 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
5 |
|
Average |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 134 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Fall 2014 |
80% |
100% |
80% |
80% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
5 |
|
Fall 2015 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
7 |
|
Average |
90% |
100% |
90% |
90% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 135 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Fall 2014 |
85% |
100% |
100% |
85% |
85% |
100% |
100% |
7 |
|
Fall 2015 |
87% |
87% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
87% |
87% |
8 |
|
Average |
86% |
94% |
100% |
93% |
93% |
94% |
94% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 235 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Fall 2014 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
9 |
|
Fall 2015 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
4 |
|
Average |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
|
Course Student Learning Outcome NU 245 |
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|
SLO 1 |
SLO2 |
SLO 3 |
SLO 4 |
SLO 5 |
SLO 6 |
SLO 7 |
Number of Students |
|
|
Fall 2014 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
9 |
|
Fall 2015 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
4 |
|
Average |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
II. Assessment of Program Student Learning Outcomes
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Associates of Science Degree in Nursing |
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What we looked at: |
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Students who are taking courses related to PSLO 1 should be able to model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice. Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by more than 80% of students being able to demonstrate personal and professional nursing practice. Assessment of this will be based on clinical skills check-off and clinical evaluation tools. Students who are taking courses related to PSLO 2 should be able to model personal and professional actions based on self-reflection, core nursing values, and lifelong growth integrating new knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards for safe, quality nursing practice. Assessment of this course is based on their skills in developing a nursing care plan based on their assessment of the patient’s health status. The nursing care plan will show how they confront the patient’s issues within the legal and ethical boundaries of delivering quality care and safety. Successful completion of this objective will be indicated by more than 85% of students being able to demonstrate personal and professional nursing practice. Clinical skills check-off, clinical evaluation tools, and portfolio will be used. Students who are taking courses related to PSLO 7 must be able to practice and contribute to the primary care and public health care systems in Micronesia to promote family and community wellness. In this course, students were asked to do community health assessment and develop a control measure and prevention [primary prevention] activity that they will teach members of the community. Written report and oral presentation will be done at the end of the project. |
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What we found: |
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NU 125 |
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Total number of students |
9 |
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No. of students with a grade of “C” or higher |
8 |
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NU 135 |
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Total number of students |
8 |
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No. of students with a grade of “C” or higher |
8 |
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NU 225 |
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Total number of students: |
5 |
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Number of students who passed: |
5 |
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III. Program Enrollment
|
Program |
Term |
Sections |
Maximum Enrollment |
Enrollment |
Enrollment Ratio |
Enrollment Average |
|
Associate of Science in Nursing |
Spring 2014 |
3 |
60 |
23 |
38.3% |
7.6 |
|
Fall 2014 |
5 |
60 |
27 |
45.0% |
5.4 |
|
|
Spring 2015 |
3 |
60 |
25 |
41.7% |
8.3 |
|
|
Fall 2015 |
5 |
60 |
30 |
50.0% |
6.0 |
|
|
Spring 2016 |
3 |
60 |
28 |
46.7% |
9.3 |
IV. Course Completion Rate
|
Program |
Term |
Course |
Number of Students |
Passing Rate |
|
Associate of Science in Nursing
|
Spring 2014 |
NU 123 |
7 |
85.7% |
|
NU 125 |
7 |
100.0% |
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|
NU 225 |
9 |
100.0% |
||
|
Fall 2014 |
NU 133 |
5 |
80.0% |
|
|
NU 134 |
5 |
60.0% |
||
|
NU 135 |
7 |
71.4% |
||
|
NU 235 |
9 |
100.0% |
||
|
NU 245 |
9 |
100.0% |
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|
Spring 2015 |
NU 123 |
11 |
72.7% |
|
|
NU 125 |
10 |
70.0% |
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|
NU 225 |
4 |
100.0% |
||
|
Fall 2015 |
NU 133 |
5 |
100.0% |
|
|
NU 134 |
7 |
100.0% |
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|
NU 135 |
8 |
100.0% |
||
|
NU 235 |
4 |
100.0% |
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|
NU 245 |
4 |
100.0% |
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|
Spring 2016 |
NU 123 |
11 |
100.0% |
|
|
NU 125 |
12 |
100.0% |
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NU 245 |
5 |
80.0% |
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V. Student Persistence Rate
|
Program |
Term |
Persistence Rate |
|
Associate of Science in Nursing |
Spring 2014 Fall 2014 |
116.6% |
|
Fall 2014 Spring 2015 |
111.1% |
|
|
Spring 2015 Fall 2015 |
109.1% |
|
|
Fall 2015 Spring 2016 |
103.5% |
VI. Student Retention Rate
|
Program |
Term |
Retention Rate |
|
Associate of Science in Nursing |
Spring 2014 Spring 2015 |
66.7% |
VII. Employment data and employer feedback
All three State hospitals [Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae] claims that the our nursing graduates are performing well in their respective stations. They were satisfied with their skill-sets and knowledge of their job.
VII. Success rates on licensing or certification exams
There is no current licensing or certification examination for Nursing in the FSM. The FSM Board of Nursing as assigned the Division to assist in the development of a National Nursing Board
IX. Graduation Rate
|
Program |
Term |
Number of Graduates |
|
Associates of Science in Nursing |
Spring 2014 |
0 |
|
Fall 2014 |
9 |
|
|
Spring 2015 |
0 |
|
|
Fall 2015 |
4 |
|
|
Spring 2016 |
0 |
A total of 13 students [out of 13 candidates] in the Level 2 of the AS in Nursing have graduated.
X. Student Seat Cost
|
Program cost per credit hour ($) |
|
|
Fall 2012 |
125 |
|
Spring 2013 |
97 |
XI. Cost of duplicate or redundant courses, programs or services
There are no duplicated or redundant courses for Public Health
XII. Revenue Generated by the Program
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Tuition |
Grant income |
|
|
Spring 2014 |
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Fall 2014 |
$404,959 (AHEC) |
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Spring 2015 |
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Fall 2015 |
$241,296 (AHEC) |
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|
Spring 2016 |
XIII. Student’s Satisfaction Rate
Based on the College student satisfaction survey done every semester, and the Division of Health Science student satisfaction survey, the rate the Nursing Program as satisfactory to very satisfactory.
XIV. Alumni data
Of the 9 students who graduated in Fall 2014, two [2] have further pursued their education. One is in Fiji National University pursuing his Bachelor in Nursing and another student is in University of Hawaii, Manoa pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition. Two of the graduate went back to their home state [Yap and Kosrae], and is presently working with the State Hospital. The other 5 graduates are presently working at the Pohnpei State Hospital.
As for the four [4] graduates in Fall 2015, all are working as staff nurse at Pohnpei State Hospital.
XV. Program added or cancelled at nearby regional institutions (PCC, GCC, Hawaii schools, UOG, CMI, NMC)
No data is currently available
XVI. Transfer Rate
Students who transferred to a University to pursue further their education had all their coursed credited in their respective schools
Analysis and Recommendation
Enrollment for the AS Nursing Program relies on the number of students in the Pre-Nursing program to complete their pre-requisite courses or HCOP graduates who completed their CNA. To increase our enrollment for the AS in Nursing Program, we must provide a good academic advisement to our pre-nursing students so they will be able to complete their pre-requisites and enter the program early. Also to do more recruitment of HCOP graduates since they already met the pre-requisites and only require them to pass the CNA program.
Review the learning activities to improve the learning skills and knowledge of students and not just “pass” the courses.
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